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Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR 5 and 6-Pin X Class Plug for 1001 Hotel Mortise, AR Keyway, Satin Brass

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Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR 5 and 6-Pin X Class Plug for 1001 Hotel Mortise, AR Keyway, Satin Brass

The Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR is an individual X Class cylinder plug engineered for use with the 1001 Hotel Mortise lock platform. Designed to accept both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, this replacement plug features the AR keyway and is finished in Satin Brass, making it a precise, drop-in component for maintaining or upgrading Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder assemblies in commercial settings.

Key Features

  • 5 and 6-Pin Compatibility: Supports both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, offering flexibility for a range of keying requirements and security levels.
  • X Class Plug: Individual X Class designation ensures compatibility with Corbin Russwin X Class keying systems for controlled access management.
  • 1001 Hotel Mortise Application: Engineered specifically for the 1001 Hotel Mortise platform, enabling accurate replacement and seamless integration with existing hardware.
  • AR Keyway: Features the AR keyway profile, maintaining keyway-specific security and key control requirements for the installation.
  • Satin Brass Finish: Factory-applied Satin Brass finish coordinates with complementary door hardware for a consistent, professional appearance.
  • Corbin Russwin Cylinder Part: Manufactured as a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder component, ensuring precise fit, reliable function, and long-term performance in commercial-grade applications.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to meet the performance demands of commercial installations where consistent, dependable cylinder operation is essential.

Technical Specifications

  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Cylinders
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Model: 487K38 AR
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

  • Hotel and Hospitality Facilities Requiring 1001 Mortise Lock Maintenance
  • Commercial Office Buildings with Corbin Russwin Mortise Lock Systems
  • Healthcare Institutions Using Controlled Keying Programs
  • Educational Facilities with Existing Corbin Russwin Cylinder Installations
  • Government and Municipal Buildings Requiring Cylinder Replacement Parts
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties with Commercial Mortise Hardware
  • Industrial and Institutional Facilities Maintaining X Class Key Control Systems

Why Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR?

Corbin Russwin cylinder components are manufactured to exacting tolerances, ensuring genuine compatibility and reliable performance within the 1001 Hotel Mortise platform. The 487K38 AR plug's support for both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, combined with the AR keyway and X Class designation, makes it a precise solution for facilities managing commercial-grade key control programs. Specifying genuine Corbin Russwin replacement parts protects the integrity of the overall locking system and minimizes service disruptions in demanding environments.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Cylinders
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
487K38 AR
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What exactly is the Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR - a full cylinder or just the plug?
It is the plug alone, not a complete cylinder. The 487K38 AR is an individual X Class cylinder plug for the Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise lock platform, sold as a replacement part. If you need a whole mortise cylinder housing, shell and all, this is not it - order a complete cylinder instead.
2) Will the 487K38 plug work in a Corbin Russwin lock other than the 1001 hotel mortise?
No. The 487K38 AR plug is engineered specifically for the 1001 Hotel Mortise lock platform, so it is a drop-in only for that cylinder assembly. Other Corbin Russwin mortise or rim cylinders use different plugs.
3) Can I key this plug to my existing Corbin Russwin AR keyway keys?
Yes, provided your system is AR. The plug is cut for the AR keyway profile, so it pins to AR-sectioned keys and keeps the existing key control on that opening. A plug in a different Corbin Russwin keyway will not accept AR keys.
4) Can a Schlage 20-057 interchangeable core be used instead of the Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR plug in a 1001 hotel mortise lock?
No. The Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR is a cylinder plug - the keyed plug component that goes inside a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder assembly on the 1001 Hotel Mortise platform, cut for the AR keyway and accepting 5-pin or 6-pin configurations. The Schlage 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam, and the 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core in the C keyway. Those are Schlage small format core products in a Schlage keyway, so they will not drop into a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder shell or work on an AR key control program. Stay with the Corbin Russwin plug if you are keeping the 1001 hardware and the AR keyway.
5) I need a complete mortise cylinder, not just a plug - what should I order?
The Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR is the plug only, a replacement part for an existing Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder assembly. If you need a whole mortise cylinder, the Detex MC65 is a complete 1-1/8 inch 6-pin mortise cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, and the Adams Rite 4036 is a five-pin mortise cylinder rated Grade 1. Both are standalone cylinders rather than internal components, so they suit a door where the existing cylinder is being replaced outright rather than re-plugged.
6) Does the 487K38 AR plug take 5-pin or 6-pin keying?
Both. The plug is machined to accept 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, so it drops into an existing 5-pin hotel keying program or supports a 6-pin master key system with more levels of change keys.
7) What does the X Class designation on this Corbin Russwin plug mean for my master key system?
X Class is Corbin Russwin's keying class, and this plug carries that designation so it integrates with an X Class key control program. If your facility runs a different Corbin Russwin keying class, the plug will not slot into that hierarchy.
8) What finishes does the 487K38 plug come in for matching hotel guest room hardware?
Two: 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. Pick the one that matches the cylinder face and lever trim already on the door, since the plug face is what shows through the collar.
9) I need a whole replacement mortise cylinder, not a plug - what should I look at instead?
If the cylinder shell is damaged or you are changing keyways entirely, buy a complete mortise cylinder rather than this plug. ZenSupply carries the Detex MC65, a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin commercial mortise cylinder in Schlage C keyway, and the Adams Rite 4036 Series Grade 1 mortise cylinder. Both are standalone cylinders, so they come with their own keyway and will not carry your existing AR keys.
10) Is a cylinder plug the same thing as an interchangeable core?
No, and they are not interchangeable. This Corbin Russwin part is a plug that gets pinned and fitted inside a mortise cylinder shell, which means bench work by a locksmith. An interchangeable core, like the BEST 1C Series 5-pin core or the BEST Peaks 1CB 150 Series core, pulls out with a control key and drops in with no disassembly. If your doors are set up for cores, order a core, not a plug.
11) What is the difference between the Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR plug and a BEST interchangeable core?
The 487K38 AR is a fixed cylinder plug for the Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise platform in the AR keyway, keyed as a 5-pin or 6-pin and tied to Corbin Russwin X Class key control. BEST cores are removable interchangeable cores: the 1C5 is a standard 5-pin core, the 1CB is a 150 Series interchangeable core cylinder, and the 1CDF is a drill resistant patented 7-pin brass 150 Series core. An interchangeable core is pulled with a control key for rekeying without disassembly; a plug is serviced by working inside the cylinder itself.
12) I have a Sargent or Falcon lever lock, not Corbin Russwin - is the 487K38 AR the right cylinder part?
No. The 487K38 AR is built for the Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise platform. For a key-in-lever application on other brands, the Kaba Ilco 1579 is a knob and lever cylinder for Sargent, the Kaba Ilco 1539 is a key-in-knob/lever universal cylinder, and the Falcon A23161-05 G is a key-in-lever cylinder with a 6-pin G keyway supplied keyed different with two cut keys. Those address lever locks rather than a mortise cylinder plug.
13) Is a rim cylinder like the Schlage 20-021 an alternative to the Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR?
They serve different lock types. The 487K38 AR is a mortise cylinder plug for the Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise lock. The Schlage 20-021 and 20-022 are 6-pin rim cylinders, differing from each other in cam orientation - vertical tailpiece cam on the 20-021 and horizontal on the 20-022 - and each ships with two keys. Rim cylinders mount through the door face for rim exit devices, so they are the choice only if the opening actually uses a rim device rather than a mortise lock.
14) For an aluminum storefront with an Adams Rite deadlock, is the Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR plug usable?
No - the 487K38 AR is a plug for Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinders in commercial openings. For Adams Rite storefront hardware, the 4024 cylinder pull mounts with a trim plate for MS1847 deadlock and deadlatch systems, the 4025 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws for the MS1847, and the 4026 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull for the 5017 wood door deadlock or deadlatch. Choose among those by whether the door is metal or wood and how the pull fastens.
15) Is this plug rated for hotel and commercial traffic, or is it a residential part?
Commercial. It is built as a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder component for commercial-grade installations, and the typical uses are hotels maintaining 1001 mortise locks, office buildings, healthcare, schools, government facilities and multi-tenant residential running commercial mortise hardware.
16) Does the 487K38 AR come with keys or pins?
The 487K38 AR is the plug on its own, a replacement component for a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder assembly. Plan on your locksmith supplying pins, springs and cut keys from your AR key system when the plug is fitted.
17) Will the 487K38 AR work for a residential deadbolt or handleset cylinder swap?
It will not - the 487K38 AR is a commercial Corbin Russwin mortise plug for the 1001 platform. For deadbolt and handleset cylinders, the Medeco 1012040 is a 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, the 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit cylinder for the Arrow JL interconnected lock and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinder, the 1065244 is a 5-pin rim lazy motion cylinder with an Emtek tailpiece, and the 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts. Emtek's own CY4 cylinder is also sold individually.
18) I need a non-keyed filler for an opening where no key function is required - does the 487K38 AR cover that?
No. The 487K38 AR is a keyed plug accepting 5-pin and 6-pin configurations in the AR keyway for X Class key control. For a non-operating position, the BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter provides the cylinder appearance without a keyed mechanism, for rim applications.
19) Does the finish choice on the Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR plug limit what other cylinder hardware I can match?
The 487K38 AR plug comes in 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome, so it can be matched to either brass-tone or chrome-tone mortise trim on the 1001 Hotel Mortise hardware. Among comparable cylinders, the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core is offered in 643E Aged Bronze, a darker tone, which is worth noting if you are trying to keep a single appearance across mixed cylinder types in the same building.
How fast can I get the Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR 626 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR 626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Corbin Russwin 487K38 AR 626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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